Hello all,
Well to say that the last two weeks have been a hand full would be a understatement. As the title says, I've been telling my friends both supportive and unsupportive. I've got about 20 some supportive friends, and it helps seeing their names in my contacts. Because I'm sure that most of my unsupportive friends will be leaving me. If they stay I'll be surprised, I just hope it won't be one of those "I'm here to talk you out of it relationships" at that point.
And yesterday I sat down with the head of HR and talked with her a bit. She had a bit of a idea because she knew why my depression was on and off. So I told her that over this coming year I'll be starting transitioning to living full time. I told her that I'd get her some information that she could use as a guide. She is older, but understanding. Not to mention I work at a company that has about 200-250 people as a manufacturing engineer. Oh, and I'm the only one so I interact with just about everyone.
I guess, one reason I'm writing this today is in hopes that some of you out there wouldn't mind sharing there coming out letter to their company. I want to be in the driver seat on this, the company has been around for over 100yrs, and current management operates like they want to move forward but have a hard time getting everyone on board. So I don't want to just leave this to HR's idea's.
As for family, my soon to be Ex knows, so do my kids, and one of my cousins. I'm nervous about my parents, I've told my dad in the past that "I feel like a woman" and he just wanted to pay for my counseling to stay a man. I don't know if he'll "help" with this like he tried in the past. Then there is my aunt, she is ok with her Gay son, but when she found out I was considering living as my true self. Wow, I got the "don't do that to your kids" speech. Also one of my 2 or 3rd removed cousins knows as well, and she is cool with it.
The big surprise has been the Scout Pack that I'm in. All the leaders support me, and want me to continue to be a leader in the Scout Pack.
So this coming year is going to be full of ups and downs I'm sure, but I'm trying to stay positive. I've got my first appointment with a endocrinologist that my primary doctor has used before just after New Years. So I'm excited.
*I think this thread is in the correct place. Please have pitty, and move it if it is in the wrong place. Trying to play by the rules. Honest*
Joan